COUNTY LIFE

Christmas festival expands for its 32nd year

Published

8 months ago

11/15/2023

By Cindy Roller, Bowie Community Development
The countdown is on for the holiday season as the 32nd annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Festival continues to expand Sip & Stroll and welcomes back the Amity Christmas Tour of Homes for the festival Dec. 1-3.
The Bowie Community Development Board, staff and volunteers are preparing for the Hanging of the Green at 10 a.m. on Nov. 18 in downtown Bowie.
New décor will adorn the downtown light poles and the Bowie Knife. Those interested in helping with this event may meet at Bowie City Hall, 307 North Mason Street, or call 940-872-6246 for more information.
Entry forms are available for the 32nd annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade on Dec. 2. The theme for this year is “Sweet Tidings of Gingerbread.” All entries must be lighted.
There is a $250 prize for the sweepstakes winner, $100 for first place and $50 for second place in each of the following categories: Community/non-profit, business, equestrian and decorated vehicle, plus a special award for the best theme decorated first responder entry.
Deadline to enter is Nov. 17. Pick up forms at the Bowie Community Development Board office at 101 E. Pecan or on the city webpage cityofbowietx.com.

Read the full story on all the festival activities in your mid-week Bowie News.

Firefighters were cooking up flapjacks Saturday at Pancakes with Santa. (Photos by Barbara Green) File photo 2022

COUNTY LIFE

First day of school is getting closer

Published

3 days ago

07/24/2024

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Summer is slowly ticking away as the first day of school nears.

First day dates
Aug 6
Gold-Burg ISD
Forestburg ISD
Aug. 7
Bowie ISD
Nocona ISD
Aug. 8
Prairie Valley ISD
Aug. 14
Saint Jo ISD
Aug. 15
Bellevue ISD

See The Bowie News Back to School section this Saturday and next Wednesday with supply lists and other details to help you plan the start of the new year.

COUNTY LIFE

Cash and Cline tribute concert a big hit

Published

3 days ago

07/24/2024

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The Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash tribute concert drew an enthusiastic crowd on July 19 at the Bowie Community Center. Performed by Lisa Irion and Bennie Wheels, the show featured many of the classic songs by both artists. (Photos by Barbara Green)

COUNTY LIFE

Get ready for July Jam this Saturday night

Published

3 days ago

07/24/2024

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For a fun night out make plans to attend the 22nd annual July Jam starting at 6 p.m. on July 27 in the Bowie Community Center West Hall
There will be a “chickin’ pickin’ fiddling fun time” as guests will be entertained by amazing fiddling tunes and enjoy a chicken meal.
Tickets are just $15 with the event starting at 6 p.m. The funds raised help provide awards for the championship fiddler competition during the Oct. 5 Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival. The contest attracts talented musicians from all over to visit downtown Bowie to test their fiddling skills.
The event, hosted by Bowie Community Development, will feature a unique array of items up for bid in the silent auction plus a wide variety of homemade jams.
Hosted in conjunction with July Jam is the July Jam Poker Cruise presented by the Piston Heads Auto Club. This event starts at 9 a.m. with a $5 per hand entry and is open to anything with a motor.
The 60-mile cruise with three stops starts in Bowie Plaza and ends in the same location. Half of the proceeds goes to the winning hand with $5 charge for each extra card for hand. Buy as many as each driver would like. The other half of the funds raised goes towards the July Jam fundraising event.